R L Hughes Primary School

About R L Hughes Primary School

R L Hughes Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Wigan community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 440 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 460 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated R L Hughes Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Monica Middlehurst, it falls under Wigan local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4921st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 42nd out of 98 in Wigan.

R L Hughes Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 105 applications for 50 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 46 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at R L Hughes Primary School include Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Forest School, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Gymnastics, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Gardening, Choir.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Wigan, R L Hughes Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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